3 Nationals that will be traded before Opening Day 2026

Scott Taetsch/GettyImages1. Jacob Young

Unfortunately, Jacob Young will not be a Washington National in 2026. The 25-year-old outfielder has a great amount of upside when it comes to being a strong defensive presence in center field for the Nationals, but his major downside is his bat. Young hit .231 on the season, mainly out of the nine slot for the Nationals, and continued to make the lineup due to his lockdown centerfield defense.

That’s not to say Young hurts the Nationals when he’s in the lineup, but the guys he is keeping out of the lineup could be more of a factor at the plate, such as Daylen Lile or Robert Hassell III. The Nationals could receive a decent package for a guy with high…